# Storage Genie vs TW Pay

Storage Genie and TW Pay both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of TW Pay's written reviews are positive against 23% of Storage Genie's. TW Pay also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). Storage Genie's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Storage Genie against 4.7 for TW Pay. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storage Genie has 3.2K ratings behind it against 191, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Storage Genie's written reviews are positive against 88% of TW Pay's.

Storage Genie ships an update every 4 weeks, TW Pay every 6 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storage Genie | TW Pay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storage-genie/id1266354633/reviews) | [4.7 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tw-pay/id1644804402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 191 |
| Positive reviews | 23.4% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OpenTech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266354632) | [KioSoft Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254243314) |

## What reviewers say

### Storage Genie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storage-genie/id1266354633)

This app offers a convenient way to access your self-storage unit without needing to interact with your phone. It allows for hands-free entry, easy rent payments, and direct communication with your facility. Find nearby storage locations and track your activity logs.

**Highlights:** Hands-free gate and door access, In-app rent payments, Direct facility communication, Activity log tracking, Self-storage facility search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Easy to use once set up correctly
- 🚀 Convenient remote gate access from vehicle
- ⚙️ Recent updates have improved performance
- 📱 Simple and clean user interface
- 🔧 Works reliably when all settings configured properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading failures
- ❌ Access denied errors despite correct credentials
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain from constant location tracking
- 🔒 Invasive privacy requirements (always-on location)
- 💾 Data loss after app updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on 'loading your data' screen
- Settings and saved codes erased after updates
- Keypad missing asterisk (*) and pound (#) symbols
- Keyboard won't pop up for text input
- Auto open feature not functioning with location permissions

**Requested features**

- Better facility search functionality
- Improved navigation and maps integration
- More intuitive save button (not floppy disk icon)
- Support for special characters (* and #) in passcodes
- Location permission set to 'while using app' instead of 'always'


### TW Pay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tw-pay/id1644804402)

Easily pay for laundry cycles using your smartphone. Purchase credit within the app and use Bluetooth to communicate with washers and dryers. Track your transaction history and receive alerts when your laundry is done.

**Highlights:** Pay for laundry cycles, Purchase credit in-app, Control machines via Bluetooth, Scan machine QR codes, View account balance, Track transaction history, Receive cycle completion alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storage Genie free?

Storage Genie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TW Pay free?

TW Pay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Storage Genie or TW Pay?

Storage Genie and TW Pay are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.2K and 191 ratings respectively.

### Do Storage Genie or TW Pay have ads?

TW Pay shows ads; Storage Genie does not.

### Which is updated more often, Storage Genie or TW Pay?

Storage Genie ships an update every 4 weeks, and TW Pay every 6 months. Most recently, Storage Genie was updated on September 26, 2026 and TW Pay on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*